Categories / Men's Fashion

Stanley brogues by Grenson

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Grenson has been making shoes since the 19th century. But you might have guessed that with one look at these Grenson Stanley brogues.

A classic, but one that sits effortlessly on the shelves of any contemporary fashion range, the Stanley has premium waxed leather uppers, waxed leather laces, leather soles and the 'punched' brogue pattern on that upper. Pretty much everything you would expect from a high-end brogue.

If you fancy treating yourself to a pair, the price is £179.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Categories / Homeware, Music

Build Your Own Favorite Band Coasters

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Etsy seller Retrowhale has created some great coasters based on literal illustrations of band names.

The Build Your Own Favourite Band Coasters are sold in sets of four, giving you the option to choose which bands you want. Most of the bands are old favourites from the 60s and 70s includingThe Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Who, Pink Floyd and Velvet Underground, but there is also a more grunge-based selection should that be your thing.

They cost around £30 plus postage from the Retrowale Etsy store.

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Heal’s Scandinavian Furniture Poster

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Having mentioned Heal’s original exhibition of Scandinavian furniture in the post about their Arkiv Storage Unit earlier in the week, here is a poster advertising that event.

The Scandinavian Furniture Poster is taken from an advertisement from the Fifties. It features a typical midcentury chair and table in shades of yellow and blue that are also typical of the period. It is sold framed in a wooden frame.

It costs £90 from Heal’s.

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: 1969 Citroen DS with low mileage

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Just 'wow'. This is the car of my dreams – and this 1969 Citroen DS is on eBay right now.

It's a stunning version of a stunning car, with this late '60s DS in 'Midnight Blue' apparently only clocking 48,000km from new, which is approximately 31,000 miles). I think you can work out that it's well under 1,000 miles per year, which might account for the original 'Black Pallas' leather interior still being very much intact.

Also worth noting is that the hydraulic system has just been refurbished, which is always a concern on a used one of these. It's left-hand drive though, which might put a few people off. Described as 'immaculate', you can see why from the many images on the site. The price for this classic is £10,999.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Food and Drink, Toys and Games

Space Invaders salt and pepper shakers

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For the retro gaming addict who just can't let go, we have these Space Invaders salt and pepper shakers.

Actually, the official name is 'retro arcade salt and pepper shakers', which might well be down to a rights thing. But we know what they are, little arcade aliens, adapted here for seasoning your food. It's probably what you call a 'talking point' at the table.

Talking point, seasoning, whatever you use 'em for, the price is £9.99 for a pair.

Find out more at the IWOOT website

Categories / Homeware

Capiz mobile from Habitat

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Add a colourful retro touch to a room with this Capiz mobile from Habitat.

The mobile is made from hanging shells, and is similar in looks to Verner Panton's fun lamp which was designed in 1964. While that lamp relies on the neutral shade of the shell to add to its glow, this one is multi-coloured to give it more of a tropical look. No doubt the distinctive tinkling sound of the shells will also be present in the mobile. 

The mobile is currently reduced to £22.50. 

Buy it online